Ofcom Drops Case on Suicide Forum | Belfast News

Ofcom has dropped legal action against a U.S.-based suicide forum tied to 164 UK deaths, citing legal limits under the Online Safety Act — but the regulator’s geoblocking measures still block most UK users, while VPN users remain at risk. Despite a $950,000 fine still unpaid, enforcement is stalled by jurisdictional hurdles. The Molly Rose Foundation calls the decision devastating, warning vulnerable users remain exposed. Ofcom says it’s exploring debt recovery and reviewing its powers — but current laws bar criminal charges or pre-emptive court orders for unpaid fines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ce43646afb2df85